What kind of power supply does a motorhome have?
A. Our motorhomes have either a V8 or V10 engine. The refrigerator, heater, water heater, stove and range operate on propane gas. The dash air conditioner is powered by the engine while driving and the overhead air conditioner(s), microwave and other items by either an outside 110V power supply or by a generator.
A. The refrigerator, heater, water heater, stove and range operate on propane gas. The dash air conditioner is powered by the engine while driving and other items by an outside 230V power supply. Vehicles have a dual battery system. This means that the engine battery is separate from the battery system used for internal appliances, such as the fridge, lights and water pump. The appliance battery system will last approximately 12 hours when fully charged. Please note that the batteries only recharge when you drive the vehicle. Since the engine battery is separate, if you flatten the appliance batteries, you will still be able to start the engine and drive. All vehicles have the facility to plug into an external electricity suuply. When you plug into electricity in a caravan park all accessories automatically switch over to run off 240V electricity rather than the batteries. You can then use appliances such as the television, microwave and rear airconditioning that only run off electrici
